Heat respiratory conduit
US6078730A · kind A · utility
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34Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3368
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention is a heated corrugated (21) conduit (7) for use in a respiratory humidification system (5). A heater wire (20) within the conduit reduces the occurrence of condensation or "rain out". The heater wire is spirally wound in a helix or double helix with both ends of the wire available for termination at one end of the conduit.
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